Do CROS and BiCROS fittings still allow the wearer to have monaural hearing?

CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signals) and BiCROS (Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signals) hearing aid fittings are designed for individuals with specific types of hearing loss.

In a CROS fitting, the person has good hearing in one ear and hearing loss in the other. The CROS system transmits sounds from the poorer ear to the better ear, allowing the wearer to perceive sounds from both sides, effectively giving them improved sound awareness without amplifying the sound in the poorer ear. Therefore, the person is still able to hear monaurally through the better ear, making this option true.

In a BiCROS fitting, the individual has hearing loss in both ears but has one ear that is better than the other. The BiCROS system will transmit sound from the poorer ear to the better ear while also amplifying sounds for the better ear, thus providing a comprehensive hearing solution. Even though BiCROS settings amplify sounds for the better ear, the wearer retains monaural hearing capabilities through that ear.

In summary, both CROS and BiCROS fittings allow the wearer to have monaural hearing through their better ear, which is why stating that the statement is true aligns with the purpose and functionality of these